McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Super Hornet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_F/A-18E/F_Super_Hornet

The F/A-18 Super Hornet is a carrier based Multirole Fighter aircraft. It was first introduced in 1999, but was put into service in 2010. It carries an armament of air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles and a 20mm cannon. The Super Hornet was designed to replace the aging F-14 Tomcat. The new Super Hornet was designed to have multiple roles including an attacker, fighter, even a tanker. As of April 2011, about 500 Super Hornets have been built at a price of 55 million dollars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_F/A-18E/F_Super_Hornet

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is a 1.01 billion dollar stealth bomber. It cam carry conventional bombs as well as nuclear weapons. The Spirit is an intercontinental bomber which means it can fly across continents without refueling. It can be used for carpet bombing, precise target bombing, or standoff Air-to-Surface bombing. With a service ceiling of 50,000 feet, and stealth technology, the Spirit is literally a spirit. It is operated by a crew of two, and can operate for days at a time. At this time, there is only 20 Spirits in active service.


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Boeing AH-64 Apache

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The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an attack helicopter gunship currently used by the U.S. Army. It is operated by a two man crew, and flies at a top speed of 182 mph. It can fly as high as 21,000 feet, and is the first helicopter to have operating radar aboard. The Apache carries a M230 Chain gun, Hydra 70 air-to-ground missiles, and AGM-114 anti-tank missiles. The Apache was produced for the Army to replace the aging AH-1 Cobra. The Army needed a new strike helicopter that was capable of destroying enemy tanks from a distance. Therefor, Boeing designed the Apache. It has served in Panama, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo War, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Currently the AH-64D Apache Longbow costs about 18 million dollars.

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North American P-51 Mustang

http://www.spitcrazy.com/mustang.htm

The North American  P-51 Mustang is a World War 2 fighter plane designed to escort U.S. and R.A.F. bombers in to Germany and provide fighter support. It carries 6 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns (3 in each wing), and has a range of 1,300 miles with fuel tanks. The Mustang is a World War 2 legend and has been credited 4,950 enemy planes shot down, the most of any Allied figher in WW2. The Mustang was also known for its superior speed of 437 mph and a service ceiling of 41,900 ft. The mustangs range allowed it to escort bombers all the way into Germany, provide air support, and then fly all the way back to bases in Great Britain. Before the Mustang was introduced, Allied fighters could only escort bombers halfway across the English Channel before they had to return to base for fuel. The Mustang was the last plane to help the Allies clear the skies of the Luftwaffe. The Mustangs did not end with WW2, it also provided ground support during the Korean War. The Mustang is by far the most recognized airplane in history. Each plane cost about 51,000 dollars.

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